S. Michael Houdmann Supporter Got Questions Ministries

 Christians are often left wondering how they ought to feel when an especially evil person dies. For instance, at the death of Kim Jong Il, Osama bin Laden, or even in history at the death of Hitle...

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July 01 2013 • 7 responses • Vote Up • Share • Report

Jeremiah Kaaya Supporter Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional

God is never happy when an evil person dies, it is a loss and it should also be a loss to us as Christians because it could mean we as Christians have failed in our duty to influence these people to bring them to God. However after their death (the evil people), we can do nothing to help them because God designed it that all has to be put right from here, and that is the very reason Jesus the CHRIST had to manifest in the flesh. Once some one dies, there is no any more hope of saving them, John 3:18, Luke 16:19-30.

In view of the above, as a Christian, I am indeed grieved when an evil person dies because when Jesus came on the earth and died and rose again on the third day, His mission was to save us from such. No body is born evil, people are simply used by demons, so when an evil person dies, it is simply the devil who gains, and that is never God's mission.

In Luke 15, Jesus tells us how the heavens rejoice when one soul repents, it means God's only mission is to save not to destroy.

However, God left us the power to decide on what to go with, so as a Christian, I should condemn myself further if I have not presented to that person the choice of salvation, and all that is in their mind is the evil. If you let them know about the loving and saving nature of Jesus Christ, the choice is therefore theirs and we then have nothing much to blame ourselves for.

So as a Christian, my reaction to the death of an evil person say like Osama Bin Laden, Stalin, Hitler, etc should be based on whether those people have had an opportunity of being presented with the gospel of salvation of Jesus Christ, and they decided by themselves in their own power to remain and die as "evil", though I am grieved as a Christian at their death and I know what their destination is, I can't really at this stage help anything, but will not also go on to rejoice over their death, because by doing such, I will have joined the devil, that is his ultimate goal, to take as many as he can with him to hell.
May God bless you all

October 26 2013 • 2 responses • Vote Up • Share • Report

Olusegun Engr. AFOLABI Supporter

When an evil person dies, it is a removal of wickedness and bitterness around us. God advised that Christians must be separated from evil and anythings associated with wickedness is wrong. The death of an evil person should create no worries for the Christian around them but the concern of the damage he must have done while living. Ephesians 5:11-12, Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret.

Evil is a specific danger in a believer's life, and sometimes classified as vices in Christendom. Vice is a practice, behaviour, and habit considered as immoral. Vices are sinful habits and acts belonging to unbelievers. 

When such influence is allowed to exist within the society, it becomes challenging for every other person within that system, unless it can be controlled and adequately managed for the protection of every other sincere person and individuals. John 7:24, Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

Christians are generally advised not to partake in the outcome of evil, and also not to fellowship with unbelievers, since their mind is occupied with evil, and the thought of their heart is wickedness. Galatians 6:1, Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.

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Jeffrey Johnson Supporter

How should Christians react to the death of evil people?

The Bible teaches that Christians should respond with a balanced attitude. They should not celebrate a person's death, even if that person caused great harm. At the same time, they can be thankful that suffering, violence, or oppression has come to an end.

God takes no pleasure in the destruction of the wicked.

"Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? Saith the Lord God: and not that he should return from his ways, and live?" (Ezekiel 18:23)

This shows God's desire for repentance rather than judgment. Christians are called to share that concern.

Scripture also says:

"Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth." (Proverbs 24:17)

A believer should therefore avoid hatred, mockery, or delight when hearing of someone's death.

Jesus taught His followers to love their enemies and pray for them.

"Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you." (Luke 6:27)

Even those who live wickedly remain people for whom Christ died.

At the same time, the end of a cruel person's actions may bring relief to others.

"When the wicked perish, there is shouting." (Proverbs 11:10)

People may be thankful that fear, injustice, or oppression has ended. Such relief is different from taking pleasure in a person's fate.

The death of an evil person should also remind Christians that every life will stand before God.

"It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment." (Hebrews 9:27)

Rather than looking down on others, believers should remember God's mercy and examine their own hearts.

Christians should respond with compassion, humility, and trust in God's justice. They should grieve that a life was lived in rebellion against God, be thankful when evil no longer harms others, and leave final judgment in the hands of the Lord.

"Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?" (Genesis 18:25)

Christians should respond to the death of evil people with humility and an awareness of God's mercy. King David provides an example when he heard of the death of Saul, a man who had repeatedly sought to kill him. Rather than celebrating, David mourned:

"How are the mighty fallen!" (2 Samuel 1:19)

He recognised the tragedy of a life ending and showed respect even toward a former enemy.

Scripture also teaches that believers should leave judgment to God.

"He shall judge the world in righteousness." (Psalm 9:8)

This removes the desire for personal vengeance and places justice in God's hands.

The death of a wicked person may bring peace to those who suffered under their actions, yet believers should remember that God values every human life.

"As I live, saith the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked." (Ezekiel 33:11)

A Christian response therefore avoids triumph, mockery, or cruelty. It reflects gratitude that evil has ended, concern for the seriousness of sin, and confidence that God judges with perfect fairness.

The death of an evil person should lead believers to trust God's justice, value His mercy, and remember the importance of living faithfully before Him.

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